Rose: A Love Story
The story of a young couple living alone in the woods, who must contend with a life-altering illness that manifests itself in a violent and terrifying way. Rose’s disease is a vampiric, parasitic thirst for blood. As her hunger grows, all humanity seems to give way to a feral violence that harms both her and those around her. Their loving relationship strains under the burden of Rose’s illness, and it is only a matter of time until the secluded life that they have built is upended entirely.
Why it matters
A raw, intimate plunge into love and monstrous transformation that blends body horror with emotional devastation.
- Anchored by a haunting lead performance that captures the slow unraveling of humanity under a vampiric curse.
- Practical effects-driven depiction of Rose’s parasitic illness recalls the visceral body horror of Cronenberg’s early work.
- A claustrophobic, rural setting amplifies the isolation and dread, perfect for fans of folk-infused horror with a modern twist.
- Explores the toll of illness on relationships with an unflinching, empathetic gaze—horror as a metaphor for real-world trauma.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
